The Barbarians will be seeking to avenge the narrow 17-14 defeat suffered on their last visit to Twickenham in June 2008. Last year's star-studded Baa Baas line-up included the likes of Australian fly half Stephen Larkham, second row Justin Harrison, Samoan centre Seilala Mapusua and Welsh fullback Gareth Thomas and were coached by the Celtic combination of David Young and Eddie O'Sullivan. Young has already accepted an offer to resume his duties this summer.

The Barbarians will play Australia the following weekend in Sydney. The one-off match will be the first in the 60-year history of the Wallabies and Barbarians to be played in the country

"We also had some delegates from the IOC here for this tournament and I am sure they were appreciative of what we have done. It was a very exciting event, a big crowd for the three days and the quality of the play. The men and women have put on a great event for rugby in the world."

Kit McConnell, head of Rugby World Cup, added, "In terms of the Olympics it shows how many regions and countries around the world are now competitive at the top level. I think it only underlines how much rugby has grown and continues to grow. It was an outstanding day. We had two worthy champions, but over the three days of Sevens we've just seen so much spectacular action on the field in both the men's and women's competitions."

The Times reports that the player has returned to full training and is eager to be involved in the Guinness Premiership game against Harlequins on Sunday. The injury-prone Wilkinson dislocated his left kneecap and tore the muscle around the joint against Gloucester at the end of September. He has since undergone two operations and completed his latest period of intense re-habilitation that included a spell with renowned knee specialist Bill Knowles in the United States.

Lamb, 22, who plays for Guinness Premiership leaders Gloucester, hit student Gregor Paterson after he shouted that Lamb should be in the national side instead of fellow fly-half Andy Goode, magistrates were told. Lamb, who has featured for England Saxons and is regarded as a future international regular, was fined £1,000 by magistrates in Cheltenham after pleading guilty to common assault.

"Gavin is the best 12 in the world," the former Wales skipper, capped 52 times by his country, told BBC Wales' Scrum V. "He takes the ball up to the line better than anyone else, he can distribute, he's got the strength to go through a gap and the pace to finish."

Taylor is also expecting big things from Henson's partnership with Jamie Roberts who switches to outside centre for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. "Gavin is the key to any successful Welsh side and having Jamie that little bit wider out will suit him better as well…I think it'll suit Jamie as well, it'll give him a little bit more time on the ball. Overall, it looks on paper like the dream selection. Obviously it'll be interesting to see if it happens in the game."

As a result France are left with just two locks, Lionel Nallet and Jerome Thion, in their squad although Sebastien Chabal may be used as cover. Lievremont is due to announce his starting line-up on Wednesday.

"Cliffy, we've had a scan and there is a bit of a crack," coach Chris Hickey told The Australian. "We are still hopeful it will be fine. The worst-case scenario would be three to four weeks. We'll have a much better idea of whether he is going to be in or out by Wednesday morning."

Compounding the issue is a back injury to reserve Scott Fava who is expected to be sidelined for another two weeks. The undefeated Waratahs have only won once in Canberra in Super Rugby history, but they will be favoured to beat the Brumbies, who are coming off a bye a loss to Western Force.